1996 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Petrol · P358 LAR
1996 Ford Mondeo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 179,571 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P358 LAR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2012
- 179,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P358 LAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Mondeo (P358 LAR) between December 2005 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
P358 LAR Mileage History
- 12/12/2005172,235 mi
- 12/12/2006173,443 mi+1,208 mi
- 19/02/2008173,969 mi+526 mi
- 20/02/2008173,969 mi
- 21/05/2009174,466 mi+497 mi
- 04/08/2010174,506 mi+40 mi
- 05/08/2010174,506 mi
- 16/07/2011177,828 mi+3,322 mi
- 22/07/2011177,835 mi+7 mi
- 24/07/2012179,569 mi+1,734 mi
- 24/07/2012179,571 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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